Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are a class of medicine used to reduce the development or formation of acid produced by the stomach.
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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are a class of medicine used to reduce the development or formation of acid produced by the stomach.

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): This condition occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
  • Peptic ulcers: These are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach or duodenum (upper part of the small intestine) .
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: This rare condition causes the stomach to produce excessive amounts of acid.
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